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by cavebob
Fri May 21, 2010 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38SP trim to length
Replies: 2
Views: 480

Re: .38SP trim to length

Thanks Hobie - this was my feeling
Always sort by length after 5 reloads and use the longest groups til they shrink to the next group length down
Consistent case length matters as my strong preference is for crimping with seating die rather than the Lee crimp die
Bob
by cavebob
Fri May 21, 2010 3:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: .38SP trim to length
Replies: 2
Views: 480

.38SP trim to length

I seem to get almost endless life out of Win .38SP +P cases - just discarding occasionally at the first sign of splitting at neck The cartridges are fired in a Marlin 1894 chambered for .38SP not .357mag loads are mostly +P The cases shrink over time as expected Most are now around 1.135" ie le...
by cavebob
Thu Aug 20, 2009 2:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Malcolm Scopes ???
Replies: 8
Views: 1004

Re: Malcolm Scopes ???

Thanks for replies
Trouble is both my rifle and the one pictured on their site are the same - late model angle ejects
Bob
by cavebob
Thu Aug 20, 2009 12:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Malcolm Scopes ???
Replies: 8
Views: 1004

Malcolm Scopes ???

Some time ago, I emailed Hi-Lux Optics about purchasing a Malcolm long scope [M634321] to mount on my Winchester 94 Legacy with a 26"octagonal barrel. http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b350/cavebob/38-3.jpg They replied promptly: "You need to order a 18" short Malcolm scope for your w...
by cavebob
Wed Sep 10, 2008 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - but with sidelever
Replies: 15
Views: 2369

OT - but with sidelever

Some time ago I purchased a 2nd hand Feinwerbau [FWB 601] in excellent condition. http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b350/cavebob/FWB601.jpg I had no intention of shooting 10M competition - I wanted it for quiet short range practice. As it turns out my aging eyes do not work well with the competition...
by cavebob
Wed Sep 10, 2008 5:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O.T. - Outdoor store - Fort Worth
Replies: 6
Views: 1188

Re: O.T. - Outdoor store - Fort Worth

Thanks all for you're help
Sorry not to have replied earlier - I have had a son who has had some surgery
All is well now but unsure when I will be in Fort Worth
Thanks again

Bob
by cavebob
Mon Aug 25, 2008 7:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: O.T. - Outdoor store - Fort Worth
Replies: 6
Views: 1188

O.T. - Outdoor store - Fort Worth

Arrive in Texas from Australia in a few weeks for a driving trip through Arkansas and across to the coast. Seek recommendations for a good camping goods store in Fort Worth.

Thanks
Bob
by cavebob
Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody know this pretty lady?
Replies: 7
Views: 1310

Re: Anybody know this pretty lady?

How do you find the eye relief on the burris scout scope?

Bob
by cavebob
Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: XS Lever Scout Mount
Replies: 10
Views: 1953

Re: XS Lever Scout Mount

Thanks for the posts I have tang sights on my Marlin .38 CBC and Win Legacy 38.55 and a regular scope on my Marlin 45.70 I would prefer plain old open sights but my eyes are as good as they used to be. I think scout scopes are one of those things that you either love them or you don't. 2ndovc My eye...
by cavebob
Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: XS Lever Scout Mount
Replies: 10
Views: 1953

Re: XS Lever Scout Mount

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by cavebob
Sun Jul 20, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: XS Lever Scout Mount
Replies: 10
Views: 1953

XS Lever Scout Mount

Anyone put one of these on a Win 94AE
http://www.xssights.com/store/scope.html
Instructions say you end up with a permanent epoxy fit but I have heard you can get a satisfactory result using a release ugent [as when glass bedding] ???


Thanks

Bob
by cavebob
Fri Mar 07, 2008 3:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winchester Legacy in 45 Colt-----UPDATE 3/8
Replies: 10
Views: 1841

I have the 38.55 octagon barreled version - well finished - good offhand balance - fine shooter
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About my favourite centrefire
Bob
by cavebob
Sun Feb 24, 2008 5:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Evil Black Levergun pics
Replies: 9
Views: 2189

Here's mine - not black & the lever is on the side
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Bob
by cavebob
Tue Feb 05, 2008 5:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: good allround levergun for target/fun shooting and SD
Replies: 34
Views: 5723

Love my WIN 94s but the two rifles I take to the range most are my ANSCHÃœTZ 54.18 and my MARLIN 1894CBC .38SP.
The Marlin is accurate, slick and so much fun; and I can afford to shoot it lots - reloading with with cast bullets.
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Bob
by cavebob
Sun Jan 13, 2008 1:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - Any friends of Bill out there?
Replies: 19
Views: 3701

Life is good

Happy anniversary

cavebob
by cavebob
Thu Jan 10, 2008 1:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading round balls in 45LC
Replies: 6
Views: 1456

Yance

Thanks for the reply.
How did accuracy compare to regular projectiles?
Did you lubricate the lead balls?
Was leading a problem?
Thinking of using TRAIL BOSS
and lubricating balls with LEE LIQUID ALOX.

Bob
by cavebob
Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Loading round balls in 45LC
Replies: 6
Views: 1456

Loading round balls in 45LC

Seem to remember thread on earlier forum about using round balls as bullets in .45LC brass.
Have an economical source of .454 lead balls that would suit my Win Trapper.
Would appreciate any comments...

Bob
by cavebob
Sun Jan 06, 2008 7:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How do you clean a Lever Gun?
Replies: 21
Views: 4057

I also clean my Marlins by removing the bolt and cleaning from the breech.

For my Winchesters I am sold on the OTIS pull through system - enables me to attach patches brass or fibre brushes like a cleaning rod - also works on my Rossi pump.


Bob
by cavebob
Tue Oct 09, 2007 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NIB 94 Legendary Frontiersman
Replies: 7
Views: 1981

Have a Win 94 Legacy in 38.55
It is one sweet shooter

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Enjoy loading 38.55
For this rifle's chamber there is no need to resize - just bell, seat & crimp

Bob